Two photon parametric conversion of Moessbauer gamma rays

This thesis considers aspects of parametric conversion of Mossbauer gamma rays. This process is important because it could be used to tune the output of a gamma ray laser; but, furthermore, it is a process of fundamental intrinsic interest in quantum electrodynamics. We first calculate the S matrix for the parametric process and obtain from this the differential cross section. We then discuss the signal sharpening which occurs for coherent parametric conversion near a Bragg angle and, finally, make a specific calculation of the expected counting rate from a crystal of Ytterbium 171.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Natural Sciences

Grantor

Rice University

Year dc:date.issued

1975

Author dc:creator

• Crofton, Bouldin Pat

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hannon, James P.

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104117

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.rice.edu:1911/104117